Transporter Bridge

Newport's Transporter Bridge is a unique Grade 1 listed structure across the river Usk which represents the essence of industrial development in Newport.

It was built in 1906 to provide safe passage when it was essential to allow high-masted ships further upstream.

Pedestrians can travel on the gondola or climb the 177ft to the top walkway.

The visitor centre interprets the history of the bridge and tour guides can be pre-booked for groups.

The motor house and the high level walkway are open, weather permitting, as part of the day visitor tour.

Estimated visit time: 1-2 hours

Facilities include free coach parking, guided tours for groups (pre-bookable), gift shop and visitor centre, refreshments available across the road from the Bridge.

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre

Set on the Monmouthsire and Brecon canal, the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre enables visitors to trace the growth and decline of the canal and its role in transporting coal, iron, limestone and bricks from the south Wales valleys to the ports of Newport and Cardiff.

A computer-based information point lets visitors experience a ‘virtual’ journey along the canal, learning how a canal lock works.

Outside the Visitor Centre the flight of locks rises 160 feet in just half a mile and is still an impressive sight.

An attractive picnic area and way-marked walks along the canal tow path and surrounding countryside make Fourteen Locks an enjoyable day out for group visitors.

Newport Cathedral: Woolos, King and Confessor

St Woolos Cathedral is a building of considerable antiquity and a site of worship since the early 6th century.

According to legend, the soldier-prince Gwynllyw was converted to Christianity when he was told in a dream to search for a white ox with a black spot on its forehead and when he found it, to build a church as an act of penitence.

Groups are welcomed at the church and a guide can be arranged to show group visitors around.